Virtual reality smoking system

ABSTRACT

A virtual or augmented reality smoking system is provided herein. A smoker using the system can experience a virtual reality of smoking by puffing on a cigarette shaped article and experiencing the taste or aroma from the article while simultaneously viewing a generated image of a burning cigarette and exhaled and sidestream smoke. Additionally, the room environment may be simulated to give the experience of smoking in a setting of the smoker&#39;s choice (virtual reality) or the image of a burning cigarette and smoke may be superimposed on a live or natural image of the smoker&#39;s environment (augmented reality).

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent applicationSer. No. 11/319,784, filed Dec. 29, 2005 and claims priority under 35U.S.C. 119 to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/685,656 filedon May 31, 2005, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated byreference.

BACKGROUND

The present invention relates generally to systems which imitate thephysical and/or sensorial pleasures of smoking.

SUMMARY

Provided herein is a virtual or augmented reality smoking system whichprovides smoking sensations, such as the taste, feel, aroma and visualexperiences of smoking a tobacco product (or smoking article), such as acigarette, but without an actual smoking or burning of tobacco.

As provided herein, an imitation smoking experience is provided by avirtual or augmented reality smoking system, which includes a devicewith the shape, weight, feel and resistance to draw (RTD) of a smokingarticle, additives in the device, and a virtual or augmented realitydisplay.

Also provided herein is a virtual or augmented reality, visualsimulation that can also be provided in order to immerse a smoker into avirtual smoking experience. The virtual or augmented reality visualsimulation can be provided by an image generating device that generatesan image of a lit smoking article, such as a cigarette, and/or exhaledsmoke therefrom, wherein a computer is also provided with software togenerate these virtual or augmented reality images. By providing asystem with a virtual or augmented reality simulation along with anunsmokeable model of a smoking article, such as a cigarette, a smokercan be provided with a substitute virtual smoking experience similar toan actual smoking experience without the actual smoking or burning(combustion) of tobacco.

Also provided herein is a method of using a virtual or augmented realitysmoking system, wherein a smoker experiences a virtual reality ofsmoking by viewing a generated image of a smoldering tobacco productand/or the smoke therefrom, as well as tasting a simulated smoke tasteas desired.

Also provided herein is a virtual or augmented reality smoking system,comprising: a model of a smoking article; an image generator; and aviewing device, wherein the viewing device is capable of displayingimages from the image generator responsive to a drawing action upon or aphysical handling of the model of the smoking article.

Also provided herein is a method of virtual or augmented realitysmoking, comprising: providing a smoking implement shaped device;providing an image generator; providing a viewing device; and simulatingsmoking of a smoking implement within the viewing device using the imagegenerator.

Also provided herein is a smoking implement shaped device, comprising: ahollow cylindrical device; a releasable flavorant within the hollowcylindrical device; airflow controllers within the hollow cylindricaldevice; and a sensor on the hollow cylindrical device.

Also provided herein is a virtual or augmented reality display,comprising: two curved projection surfaces; and a laser beam projector.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a conventional cigarette with a tobacco rod and afilter.

FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment of an exemplary virtual or augmentedreality smoking system.

FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary model of a smoking article of thevirtual or augmented reality smoking system.

FIG. 4A illustrates an exemplary viewing device of a virtual oraugmented reality smoking system.

FIG. 4B is an exemplary diagram for using a viewing device of thevirtual or augmented reality smoking system.

FIGS. 4C and 4D illustrate a top view and a side view, respectively, ofan exemplary surround view device.

FIG. 5 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a computer of the virtual oraugmented reality smoking system.

FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary augmented reality cigarette as viewedwhen using the virtual or augmented reality smoking system.

FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment of an exemplary virtual or augmentedreality smoking system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As used herein, “smoking articles” is intended to include articles whichinclude smokeable material (tobacco), such as cigarettes, cigars andpipes.

Referring to FIG. 1, a conventional cigarette 100 typically comprises atobacco rod portion 120, and a filter portion 110 which is also referredto as a filter tipping. Typically, tipping paper 122 is used to attachthe filter tipping with the tobacco rod 120. The tobacco rod 120includes a paper wrapper 124 in which shreds of tobacco are wrapped. Aline of adhesive holds overlapping edge portions of the paper wrappertogether to form a seam 126. The tobacco rod 120 has a first end, whichis integrally attached to the filter portion 110 and a second end whichis lit or heated when smoking the cigarette 100. During smoking, smokeis drawn from the lit end to the filter portion end of the tobacco rod120 and further downstream through the filter portion 110.

“Smoking” of a cigarette is intended to mean the heating, combusting orotherwise causing a release of smoke or aerosol from a smokeablematerial such as tobacco. Generally, smoking of a cigarette involveslighting one end of the cigarette and drawing the smoke downstreamthrough the mouth end of the cigarette, while the tobacco containedtherein undergoes combustion, pyrolysis or release of volatiles.However, a cigarette may also be smoked by other means also included inthe term “smoking.” For example, a cigarette may be smoked by heatingthe cigarette using a combustible heat source, whose thermal output isused to volatilize tobacco flavors during a draw upon the smokingarticle, as described, for example, in commonly-assigned U.S. Pat. Nos.6,053,176; 6,026,820, 5,934,289; 5,591,368 or 5,322,075, each of whichis incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

In order to accurately simulate human action within a virtualenvironment, virtual reality systems aim to facilitate input and outputof information representing human senses. In many situations, among allthe human senses, sight (or visual input) is useful as an evaluativetool. Accordingly, a display system for visualization is preferably partof a virtual reality system.

“Virtual or augmented reality” is intended to mean a visual simulationthat creates a virtual or augmented visual environment. As used herein,the term “virtual reality” is intended to include simulated images,which are generated for visualization by a smoker and can include apartially or completely simulated environment. Also, as used herein, theterm “augmented reality” is intended to include a combination ofsimulated images used to augment a real or “live” environment, whereinlive images are used in combination with simulated images, which areoverlaid on the live images. As a result of using virtual or augmentedreality, simulated virtual images can be provided or live visual imagescan be augmented with simulated augmented images to form an interactiveenvironment that can look and feel like reality.

Visualization in virtual or augmented reality systems can beaccomplished by means of a head-mounted display (HMD) worn on a smoker'shead with a viewing display mounted in front of the smoker's eyes.Additionally, a camera if desired can be incorporated in a HMD forgathering live visual information of the smoker's actual environment,wherein the live information from the camera can be used as a baseenvironment in virtual and/or augmented reality systems. Exemplaryvirtual reality components, such as HMDs can be provided by VirtualRealities, Inc. of Galveston, Texas.

In a virtual or augmented reality smoking system, a smoker canexperience a virtual reality of smoking by puffing on a (preferablyunlit) smoking article or a model of a smoking article. Optionally, themodel can include a flavor release mechanism so that the virtual smokercan inhale from the model and experience a simulated taste or aroma oftobacco while simultaneously viewing a generated virtual image of asmoldering smoking article along with other virtual images, such assmoke being exhaled and alternatively, sidestream smoke being emitted.Additionally, a smoker's environment may also be provided with simulatedor virtual images to give the experience of smoking in a setting of thesmoker's choice (virtual reality), such as at a home-setting, a loungeof a cigar-store or the like. Alternatively, the image of a smokingarticle can have a virtual image of a burning tip or smoke superimposedon a live or natural image of the smoker's environment so as to producean augmented reality (by way of example).

Referring to FIG. 2, an overview of an exemplary virtual or augmentedreality smoking system 200 is illustrated. In the exemplary virtual oraugmented reality smoking system 200 of FIG. 2, the system includes acigarette model 300 which has the dimensions and appearance of atraditional, lit-end cigarette (it is noted that the “cigarette model”is merely exemplary and can be substituted with a model of any smokingarticle, such as a cigar, pipe, etc.), a HMD 400, and a computer system500. In the exemplary embodiment, the system 200 allows a smoker tointeract with his surrounding environment including the cigarette model300 (or unlit real cigarette), wherein the computer monitors theinteraction of the smoker with the model 300, creates a virtual oraugmented image including an image of a cigarette that is mimicked bythe model 300, and displays a virtual or augmented image of the smokerinteracting with the model 300 through the HMD 400.

Referring to FIG. 3, an exemplary cigarette model 300 is provided with afilter portion 310, which is preferably similar to a conventional filtertipping of a cigarette. The filter portion 310 preferably provides aresistance to draw (RTD) similar to a conventional cigarette. Forexample, the filter material of the filter may be any of the variety offibrous materials suitable for use in tobacco smoke filter elements.Typical fibrous materials include cellulose acetate, polypropylene orpaper. Preferably, the filter material is cellulose acetate.

Alternatively or additionally, the filter portion 310 includesadditives, such as releasable flavorants and/or aromas to provide asmoker with experiences of taste and/or smell sensations in addition tothe visual sensations. Additionally, the additives can be providedanywhere in the model 300, such as a midsection portion 320 or at a “litend” portion 330 depending on desired properties, ease of manufacture,additive concentration, etc.

In an exemplary embodiment, the additives may include one or morereleasable flavorants or aromas, such as liquid or solid flavorants oraromas or flavorant/aroma-containing materials. The terms “flavorant”and “aroma” may include any flavorant compound or aroma, such as tobaccoextracts or volatile flavor compounds, that can be released when drawnthrough the cigarette model 300.

Suitable flavorants and aromas include, but are not limited to, anynatural or synthetic flavor or aroma, such as tobacco, smoke, menthol,mint, such as peppermint and spearmint, chocolate, licorice, citrus andother fruit flavors, gamma octalactone, vanillin, ethyl vanillin, breathfreshener flavors, spice flavors such as cinnamon, methyl salicylate,linalool, bergamot oil, geranium oil, lemon oil, ginger oil, and tobaccoflavor.

The exemplary cigarette model 300 preferably includes a sensor 340,which can be used to sense the position and motion of the model 300, aswell as air flow direction and force within the model 300. For example,if a cigarette model 300 is placed in a smoker's mouth, the sensor 340can be used to sense the position of the cigarette model 300, as well asthe path of movement by which the smoker moved the cigarette model 300and transmit signals indicative of same to a monitor.

Additionally, the sensor 340 can be adapted to detect air flow and forceof air passing through the lumen of the cigarette model 300 to determinewhether a smoker has drawn on the cigarette model 300 and with how muchforce (how deeply). A flow sensor, such as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No.5,692,525, which is incorporated herein in its entirety, may be used toexecute this draw-sensing function.

An exemplary sensor 340 that can be used in this embodiment of thesystem 200, preferably includes a transmitter by which data from thesensor can be transmitted to a computer 500 within the system 200. Forinstance, one or more sensors can be used to detect movement of themodel 300 and a draw on the model 300 by a smoker. Exemplary sensors canbe provided by Virtual Realities, Inc. of Galveston, Tex.

It is noted that by providing a sensor 340 at a lit end of the cigarettemodel 300, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the movement of the lit end of thecigarette shaped model 300 can be closely monitored and tracked. It isnoted that the use of a single sensor 340 positioned at the lit end isonly one embodiment and that the sensor 340 can be embodied by more thanone sensor that can be positioned within more than one portion of thecigarette model 300 as desired.

An exemplary HMD 400 is illustrated in FIG. 4A. Preferably, the HMD 400includes a viewing device 410 and a camera 420, wherein the camera 420can be used to gather visual data from the live environment in front ofthe HMD 400 for use in displaying the virtual or augmented realityenvironment through the viewing device 410 to the smoker. The camera 420can be used to provide the background for an augmented reality inconjunction with a computer to superimpose simulated images on thecamera's images in the viewing device 410.

A virtual or augmented reality environment, as illustrated in FIG. 4B,can be formed by mixing the live environment gathered and transmitted toa mixer 430 from the camera 420 with a virtual or augmented realityenvironment created by a computer system 500. The environment created bythe computer system can be transmitted to a computer image receiver 440in the HMD 400, which in turn can transmit the virtual or augmentedreality environment to the mixer 430. The mixer 430 can then overlay thevirtual or augmented reality environment from the computer imagereceiver 440 onto the live environment or portions of the liveenvironment from the camera 420. Then, the mixer 430 can transmit thecombined live and virtual or augmented reality environment through theviewing device 410 for perception by a smoker of the viewing device 410.

For example, in an augmented reality system, the mixer 430 can be usedto overlay only a virtual image of sidestream smoke being emitted fromthe cigarette model 300 on to the live image of the model 300 whileleaving the majority of the live image environment unchanged. Thus, onlya small part of the visualized environment would be simulated or“virtual.” On the other hand, in an exemplary virtual reality system,the mixer 430 can use a simulated virtual environment provided by acomputer for a majority of the visualized environment, such as thescenery and/or objects, and wherein images from the camera 420 can beused to manipulate items in the simulated environment, such as thecigarette model 300.

In an exemplary HMD, a surround view device can be provided. Asillustrated in FIGS. 4C and 4D, a surround view device 450 can includetwo projection surfaces (one for each eye) 460, 470, wherein aprojection from a projector 480 can be projected upon the surfaces 460,470 to provide a stereoscopic image.

The projection surfaces 460, 470, as illustrated in FIGS. 4C and 4D, canbe shaped into smoothly curved surfaces. These smoothly curved surfacescan be shaped through mathematical coding to provide surfaces whichcorrespond to a digital processor so that the projection from theprojector automatically forms incoming two dimensional images into asurround visual mode. For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 4C and 4D,the smoothly curved projection surfaces 460, 470, appear as a dual-lobeddevice, wherein the surfaces appear smoothly and intentionally warped.Thus, by using a device with smoothly curved projection surfaces (alongwith a digital processor), rather than flat screens in a visual plane,non-rectilinear images can be viewed.

The projector 480 can project illumination or laser images against theprojection surfaces 460, 470 to form a virtual or augmented realityimage. If opaque or semi-transparent projection surfaces 460, 470 areprovided, standard light projection, similar to those used for movies,projection televisions, etc., can be used. If an augmented reality imageis desired, laser images may be preferable in order to provide furtheroverlay qualities. For example, a coaxial tri-color laser beamprojection device can be provided by Symbol Technologies, Inc. based inHoltsville, N.Y., to provide the size and visual attributes desired inexemplary device 450.

The projector 480 can be placed separate from projection surfaces of aHMD 400. For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 4C and 4D, the projectorcan be attached to a top portion of a smoker's head, rather than withinthe HMD 400 (as illustrated in FIG. 4A). By placing the projectorseparate from the projection surfaces, the portion of the device beingsupported by portions of the face can be made lighter and thus may bemore comfortable.

Additionally, splitting prisms, mirrors, or other elements can also beprovided within the device 450, such that a single projector cansimultaneously provide stereo imagery to both eyes by spreading theimage out in a pair of projection surfaces 460, 470. For example, asplitting prism can be provided attached to the projector 480 for usewith the device 450 as illustrated in FIGS. 4C and 4D. The image canthus “surround” in either or both the vertical and horizontal axis ofvision.

The projection surfaces can be screens, which can be opaque for virtualreality or clear/semi-transparent for augmented reality. If non-opaquescreens are used, the viewed image can be externally viewable as well,thus others can share in the visual experiences of the user if desired.

In an exemplary embodiment, a photochromic material sensitive tospecific wavelengths can be incorporated into a transparent screen tocreate a complex, dynamically shaped, spatial light modulator. Lasercolor, intensity, and dwell time can be changed in localized areas ofthe screen to exceed a threshold for photochromic effects, thus creatingdynamic reflective, non-transparent areas in the screen. These shapescan have the effect of blocking out areas of vision so that virtualimages can be substituted for overlaid augmented imagery at any point inthe field of view to provide dynamic windowing of virtual or overlaidimagery. Thus, by allowing dynamic windowing of a virtual or overlaidimagery, opaque computer generated imagery can be inserted into avirtual display or fixed overlay of computer generated imagery or a seethrough screen.

Additionally, a non-visible laser, such as an infrared (IR) orultraviolet (UV) laser, can be provided in a coaxial laser projector(e.g., as part of the projector 480, if desired) to energizephotochromic materials. Also, an IR or UV blocking filter can beinserted between the surface and the eye to isolate the eye fromexposures to potentially harmful IR or UV light, if higher intensitiesfor activating a given photochromic material are used.

In order to provide a virtual or augmented reality environment, acomputer 500, as illustrated in FIG. 5, can include a sensor tracker510, an image generator 520 and an image transmitter 530. By using asensor tracker 510 in conjunction with an image transmitter 530, items,such as the cigarette model 300, can be moved within the liveenvironment and the virtual or augmented reality environmentsimultaneously to provide a realistic simulation.

The virtual or augmented reality can be created by using a sensortracker 510 to gather data transmitted from a sensor 340 on a cigarettemodel 300 regarding the position and movement of the cigarette model300, as well as air flow direction and volume passing over the sensor340. By tracking the position, movement and air flow information, anymovements of the cigarette model 300 can be incorporated into thevirtual or augmented reality environment.

The incorporation of the sensor information into the virtual oraugmented reality environment can be accomplished by using an imagegenerator 520, wherein the calculations for forming the virtual oraugmented reality environment can incorporate information from thesensor tracker 510. Thus, through the combined use of the sensor 340,the sensor tracker 510 and the image generator 520, a virtual oraugmented image can be formed, positioned and superimposed within a liveenvironment for viewing by a smoker.

The sensor 340 can operate based on any number of the followingprinciples: electromagnetic, optical (video-metric), ultrasonic,mechanical linkage, gyroscopes, and accelerometers, etc. For example,microphones, tilt switches, proximity sensors, motion angle sensors,etc. can be used with the system.

The sensor 340 can be used individually or in combination with othersensors 340 in order to provide additional data to the computer 500controlling the creation of the virtual or augmented realityvisualization. The sensor 340 is preferably a low latency, high accuracymeasuring device as to the position and orientation of the items in thesystem. Sensors, as used within the system, can be placed on one or moreof the HMDs, projectors, shutter glasses, display systems, cigarettemodels, projection surfaces, etc.

The computer 500 can also include an image transmitter 530, which cantransmit the virtual or augmented reality environment to the viewingdevice 410. Preferably, the image transmitter is wireless and can useany wireless technology to transmit the virtual or augmented realityenvironment onto the live environment for mixing and viewing in theviewing device 410.

In one embodiment, the system 200 can be used to provide an augmentedcigarette model 600 (FIG. 6) for virtual smoking. By using the system200, a smoker could visualize an augmented cigarette model 600 with avirtual image of a burning tip 610 superimposed on a cigarette model 300(to appear as a burning cigarette) through a viewing device in a virtualor augmented reality environment, as illustrated in FIG. 6. Also, insuch a device, rather than superimposing a burning tip 610, a lightemitting diode (LED) can be provided at the end of the cigarette model,wherein the LED can also be controlled within the system 200 to vary theintensity of the emission as desired.

Alternatively or additionally, a virtual image of an exhalation of smoke700, as illustrated in FIG. 7, can be provided (to visualize a smokepuff). Alternatively or additionally, a virtual image of a sidestreamsmoke emission 620, as illustrated in FIG. 6 can be provided (tovisualize a burning cigarette) through a viewing device in a virtual oraugmented reality environment.

For example, if a sensor 340 in a cigarette model 300 determined that asmoker was inhaling on the cigarette model 300, an image generator 520could generate a virtual image of a red burning tip 610 to simulate aninhalation on a conventional cigarette, wherein the burning tip 610could be located wherever the lit end of the augmented cigarette model600 was located as determined by the sensor 340. Alternatively, the redburning tip 610 can be provided by light emitting devices, such as lightemitting diodes (LEDs), which can be activated during a “smokingsession,” wherein the intensity of the glow can be controlled by apuffing profile to provide a realistic experience. It is noted that thevirtual image of a red burning tip 610 can also be controlled as to itsintensity of glow to reflect a puffing profile.

Sidestream can also be provided for visualization similar to asidestream smoke pattern from a burning cigarette. The pattern andcharacteristics of the sidestream smoke would be different from exhaledsmoke, and could be controlled such as to reflect ambient conditions ina room, such as airflow, temperature, etc., as measured or sensed bysensors in the system, if desired.

As another example, if a sensor 340 determined that a smoker wasexhaling by determining that the model 300 has been moved away from thesmoker's mouth after an inhalation, the image generator 520 couldgenerate a virtual image of an exhalation of smoke 700, which could belocated in front of the HMD 400. As yet another example, if a sensor 340determined that there was neither an inhalation nor an exhalation, theimage generator 520 could generate a virtual image of a sidestream smokeemission 620, wherein the sidestream smoke emission 620 could be locatedwherever the lit end of the augmented cigarette model 600 was located assensed by the sensor.

In addition to providing an augmented cigarette model 600 with virtualimages, such as the burning end or smoke discussed above, the virtual oraugmented smoking system 200 can also allow for the environment in whichthe smoking system 200 is used to be altered or substituted. Forexample, if a smoker is using the system 200 is a closed room setting,the system 200 can be used to alter the closed room by adding windowswith an outdoor view. Or, as another example, the system 200 can be usedto substitute a beach environment for the closed room. Thus, a smokerusing the system 200 can be virtually smoking a cigarette on a beacheven though the smoker is using the system in a closed room.

For example, in order to visualize smoke in a realistic manner,inhalation, exhalation and puffing instances, which include durations,puff volumes, and profiles, can be provided to a system for virtual oraugmented reality smoking. Microphones, puff detectors, and flow sensorsto detect the various parameters can be used. For example, microphonescan be used to detect inhalation and exhalation sounds, and this dataalong with the signal from a puff detector can be used to identifyinhalation and exhalation instances as well as normal breathing. Thus,this data can also be used to derive puff volume and drive thevisualization for the system. Additionally, multiple microphones andcombination of signals from different sensors can be used to provideaccuracy to the parameters for smoke visualization.

Additionally, a projection based system, which can include a largescreen back or front projector, can be used to provide an active orpassive system. An exemplary projection based system can be set up likea movie theatre, and can be used to serve multiple users by providing areal life “smoking lounge” experience.

Alternatively, a desktop environment can be provided if desired. Inorder to provide an immersive visualization system in a desktopenvironment, screen magnifiers or optical magnifiers can be used as analternative to portable HMD based systems.

The size of the projection surfaces can vary depending upon theapplication desired. For example, if the system includes a large screenprojector, the screen for the large screen projector can be greater thantwo square feet, such as the size of a television screen, a movieprojector screen, or one or more walls in a room. Alternatively, if thesystem includes a portable viewing device, such as a HMD, the projectionsurface should be much smaller, for example, a projection surface on theorder of less than about one square foot or even less than about asquare inch can be used. Thus, projection surfaces can be quite smallfor applications, such as video games, or large for applications such as“smoking lounges.”

Variations and modifications of the foregoing will be apparent to thoseskilled in the art. Such variations and modifications are to beconsidered within the purview and scope of the claims appended hereto.

1. A smoking system, comprising: a smoking implement shaped device; anairflow sensor configured to measure air flow direction and volume ofair passing the sensor.
 2. The system of claim 1, further comprising amovement sensor located in the smoking implement shaped device; and/or aflavorant or aroma emitting additive located in the smoking implementshaped device.
 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the smoking implementshaped device comprises a filter.
 4. The system of claim 1, furthercomprising a movement sensor in the smoking implement shaped device; anda movement sensor tracker communicatively coupled to the movement sensorand an image generator, wherein the image generator is optionallycapable of adapting an image based upon information provided to theimage generator from the movement sensor tracker.
 5. The system of claim4, wherein if the movement sensor tracker provides a first signal, thenthe image generator generates an image of a burning end on the smokingimplement shaped device, wherein if the movement sensor tracker providesa second signal, then the image generator generates an image of anexhalation within the viewing device, and/or wherein if the movementsensor tracker provides a third signal, then the image generatorgenerates an image of a sidestream smoke emission from an end of thesmoking implement shaped device.
 6. The system of claim 1, wherein thesystem includes a computer image generator which processes informationprovided by the sensor to generate a virtual image to be viewed by asmoker using the system.
 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the systemincludes a computer which processes data provided by the sensor togenerate a virtual image of exhaling smoke, sidesteam smoke or a burningcigarette.
 8. The system of claim 1, wherein the system includes animage generator which performs calculations using information providedby the sensor to form a virtual image of a smoking environment.
 9. Thesystem of claim 1, wherein the smoking implement shaped device includesa light emitting device on an end thereof and the intensity of the lightemitting device can be controlled according to a puffing profilegenerated by a smoker inhaling on the smoking implement shaped device.10. The system of claim 1, wherein the smoking implement shaped deviceis a cigarette model having a cigarette filter at one end thereof.
 11. Asmoking implement shaped device, comprising: a hollow cylindricaldevice; a releasable flavorant within the hollow cylindrical device; atleast one airflow controller within the hollow cylindrical device; andan airflow sensor configured to measure air flow direction and volume ofair passing the sensor.
 12. The device of claim 11, wherein thereleasable flavorant comprises tobacco or tobacco smoke, and/or whereinthe at least one airflow controller within the hollow cylindrical devicecomprises a cigarette filter capable of providing a resistance to draw(RTD) for the device, and the airflow sensor comprises a microphone. 13.The device of claim 11, further comprising a light emitting device on anend of the hollow cylindrical device, wherein the light emitting deviceoptionally comprises at least one light emitting diode, wherein thelight emitting diode is capable of being controlled based on readings bythe airflow sensor.
 14. The device of claim 11, comprising a cigarettemodel having a cigarette filter at one end thereof.